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January 27, 2021

Capital Region BOCES Launches A Mix of In-Person and Virtual Open Houses

The first of a series of in-person and virtual open houses at Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School are taking place this week.

On Tuesday, prospective students accompanied by their friends and, in some instances, their parents, visited the Center for Advanced Technology at Mohonasen (CAT) where they learned about the Game Design, Welding and Metal Fabrication, Engineering Technician, Manufacturing, Entertainment and Sterile Processing Technician programs.

The in-person open houses continue today (Jan. 27) at the Albany Career and Technical School Campus located at 1015 Watervliet-Shaker Road in Albany and tomorrow at the Schoharie Campus, located at 174 State Route 30A in Schoharie. The events run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. For more information, go to https://www.capitalregionboces.org/visit-career-and-technical-ed/.

During the events, parents and visitors can learn about each of the campus’ offerings and view demonstrations and displays on how a career and tech education prepares students for valuable careers

Prospective students attending Tuesday’s event said a career and technical education was the right fit for them.

“I am into computers, coding and building things that build up to computers, so engineering interests me,” said Rheana Gravell of Schalmont, who was exploring the Engineering Technician and learning about the program from teacher Stanley Mabee.

In-person open houses are slated to continue on the Albany Campus throughout February. The sessions will be conducted during days that students will be learning remotely. Dates and times are as follows:

• Jan. 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Feb. 2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Feb. 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. – *No Welding due to adult classes in session
• March 2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Meanwhile virtual open houses are scheduled for the following dates and times at the CAT and Schoharie campuses:
Schoharie Campus
• Feb. 2, 6 to 7 p.m.
Center for Advanced Technology Campus
• Feb. 3, 6 to 7 p.m.

To attend a virtual open house, go to the Visit CTE section of the Capital Region BOCES website during the scheduled time: https://www.capitalregionboces.org/visit-our-career-and-technical-schools-january-2021/. From there, choose the campus open house you want to visit and the program. After following the WebEx meeting links, you will be able to visit with the teacher, ask questions and learn more about each program.
Those unable to attend one of the virtual or in-person open houses are encouraged to contact the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School at 518-862-4816 (for Albany), 518-356-8461 (for the Center for Advanced Technology) or 518-295-3000 (for Schoharie).

For a complete listing of all open house opportunities on all the campuses, go to https://www.capitalregionboces.org/visit-career-and-technical-ed/ or call 518 862-4801.